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A Milwaukee east-side resident, Rich Altenbach, is turning his childhood memories of the neighborhood—begun after a transformative 1990 visit and Rocky Horror-inspired moments—into a personal video game.
Netflix is developing a live-action TV series based on the Persona video game franchise, with writer/showrunner Christopher Monfette and executive producers Shawn Levy and 21 Laps; Story Kitchen and Sega producer Toru Nakahara are also attached, part of a broader Atlus IP adaptation push. No release date has been announced.
Netflix is developing a live-action TV adaptation of the Persona RPG franchise, with Christopher Monfette writing and serving as showrunner; 21 Laps and Story Kitchen will executive-produce alongside SEGA’s Toru Nakahara, with Emily Feher overseeing for 21 Laps. Persona 6 has officially been confirmed to be in development, highlighting the franchise’s enduring popularity and positioning Netflix among other game-IP adaptations like The Witcher.
Pragmata, a sci-fi action game about an astronaut and his robot companion, has virally sparked a wave of emotional responses as players report a growing desire to protect and even become a father; psychologists say the game's caregiving narrative taps into an innate paternal instinct in men, with the title selling over two million copies within weeks of release.
RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven will feature a digitally resurrected Tupac Shakur and explore how he might act if he were alive in 2026, with consent from his family and estate and a focus on envisioning a potential future rather than recreating his past; the cameo ties to Snoop Dogg's role and the game's Tojo Clan origin story, with a winter release and ongoing rights considerations.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain reveals Evie as its new hero, a teaser that arrives more than a year before launch and has fans buzzing about the game’s upcoming release.
At Summer Game Fest 2026, Sega and RGG Studio announced that rapper/actor Tupac Shakur will join the cast of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN as the character Amaru, joining Snoop Dogg and Cordell Broadus in the game. The title is set for a worldwide release on January 15, 2027 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, with pre-orders open for digital standard/ deluxe editions and physical standard/collector’s editions. The Collector’s Edition includes a 12-inch vinyl, exclusive steelbook, and DLC codes; Tupac’s portrayal is supervised by his estate and created without AI, with more details to come.
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog revealed Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, shipping February 12, 2027, with 48-hour early access from February 10 for Deluxe and Collector's Editions; Standard Edition includes the Lara Croft Survivor Outfit as a pre-order bonus, Deluxe adds early access, a DLC Story Pack, and the Parisian Fugitive Outfit, and Collector's Edition bundles those extras plus a Lara Croft statue, art book, keychain, pin, and steel case; pre-orders are available on the official Tomb Raider site. The adventure spans Peru, Greece, Egypt, and a mythic island, featuring Lara's traversal, puzzles, and combat against wildlife, mercenaries, and mythological foes.
IO Interactive reportedly spent around DKK 1.3 billion (~$202 million) to develop 007 First Light over seven years, making it Denmark’s most expensive cultural product; it sold over 1.5 million units in the first 24 hours and has earned strong early reviews, though marketing costs may not be included in the figure.
A circulating rumor claims Ubisoft is developing Rayman Legends: Retold for Switch 2, aiming for an October 1, 2026 release. The alleged remake would keep all original Rayman Legends content while adding new features: a refreshed character look, 2.5D gameplay cues, new skins for Rayman and Globox (including Rayman 1/3 and crossovers like Astrobot), added 3D dragon-flight segments, and a new story with a fresh villain. Confirmation hasn’t arrived, and the article also recaps the 2013 original and the 2017 Definitive Edition.
IO Interactive released the first 13 minutes of 007 First Light in 4K after early leaks; the opening is moody and stealthy but feels bland and generic, though the rest of the game could redeem it for Bond fans ahead of the May 27 launch (May 26 for pre-orders).
IO Interactive's 007 First Light introduces a younger, more vulnerable James Bond before he earns his 00 status, blending Fleming’s novels with Hitman-like gameplay as the franchise bridges film and game eras while the next cinematic Bond remains undecided.
Omega unveils the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light, the brand’s first Bond-era chronograph, tied to the 007 First Light video game (May 27, 2026). The 44mm stainless steel dive watch features a black ceramic dial, a bronze-gold PVD ring on the 3 o’clock sub-dial, and a bronze-gold central chronograph hand, powered by in-house calibre 9900 Master Chronometer with 60h power reserve and 300m water resistance. It comes on a game-inspired NATO strap (with six additional options) and a special presentation box; not a limited edition. Price: CHF 7,300 or USD 9,400 (tax excluded).
A 4-star review of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch, praising its chaotic, offbeat life-sim where your Miis form relationships, drama, and even a shared language based on what you say; it builds a surprisingly engaging social sandbox offline, with deep customization and endless scenarios, while noting a thinner decor catalog and a desire for more updates.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions filed four federal lawsuits in New York and Washington, D.C., accusing the U.S. Interior Department, Heritage Auctions, Buckle-Down, and GameMill Entertainment of using Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts music without licenses—from a digital Christmas card and social posts to an auction promo and the 2025 video game Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club—seeking damages (at least $300,000 from GameMill) and injunctions; a separate claim targets new compositions intended to evoke Guaraldi’s Linus and Lucy and Skating; Peanuts Worldwide is not a party to the suits.